Police Blotter

Alleged pool thief swims in county jail

GRAND BLANC TWP. — On May 12 at approximately 6:49 p.m., in the 6100 block of S. Saginaw, officers responded to a report of retail fraud. Upon arrival, a loss prevention officer said he became suspicious after noticing a couple with a large flat cart who seemed to be rushing to their vehicle. He observed them place their merchandise, including an above ground pool valued at over $300 in a black van. He checked store video and found the man had scanned other items at checkout, and when appearing to scan the pool, actually scanned a pair of water goggles. Using video officers went to the address and found the 30-year-old Flint male in possession of the pool without a valid receipt. He was arrested and explained how he had pretended to scan the pool and was lodged in the Genesee County jail. — P.S.

Speeding ends in arrest

GRAND BLANC TWP. — On May 6 at approximately 4 a.m., an officer on patrol in the area of I-75 and S. Dort Hwy, observed an Audi traveling 78 in a 70 mph zone and weaving across lane lines. After initiating a traffic stop he spoke with the driver, a 24-year-old Flint male who was found to be driving on a restricted license due to a currently un-adjudicated drunk driving charge. He was in violation of terms in that case. He failed field sobriety tests and refused a Preliminary Breath Test. He was arrested, charged with Operating While under the Influence and a High Blood Alcohol Level after being given additional blood alcohol testing which showed a .19 blood alcohol level. He was lodged in the Genesee County jail. — P.S.

Couple cited for drugs, suspended license

GRAND BLANC TWP. — On May 9 at approximately 1:48 a.m., an officer on patrol in the area of S. Dort Hwy and Grand Blanc Rd. observed a driver who didn’t stop prior to turning left and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, a 25-year-old Grand Blanc male stated he had had a few drinks and a shot. He passed the field sobriety test and blew a .05 on the Preliminary Breath Test. He was found to be driving under a suspended license and upon being searched, officers discovered two Adderall pills in a green plastic container which he stated were his girlfriend’s, a 22-year-old Grand Blanc female passenger. He said he thought he had taken care of the tickets which suspended his license. He also had $900 in cash on him and said they were going to a hotel to celebrate him having the night off. Consent was obtained to search the vehicle and officers found 48.25 grams of marijuana which the female admitted was hers. She was issued a citation and the drugs were seized. The male’s license was destroyed and he was cited and released. — P.S.